Choose Alpha Prime
Choose Alpha Prime if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Alpha Prime launched in 2007.
Alpha Prime vs Hard Reset Extended Edition
Alpha Prime and Hard Reset Extended Edition both land in Action on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Action games on Steam. Alpha Prime (2007) is 5 years older than Hard Reset Extended Edition (2012). Hard Reset Extended Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (81.7% positive) than Alpha Prime (60.3% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Hard Reset Extended Edition
Choose Hard Reset Extended Edition if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 81.7% positive across 1,852 reviews.
Both Alpha Prime and Hard Reset Extended Edition sit in Action on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Alpha Prime |  Hard Reset Extended Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60.3% positive (469 reviews) | 81.7% positive (1,852 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Black Element | Flying Wild Hog |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Alpha Prime (2007) is 5 years older than Hard Reset Extended Edition (2012).
- Hard Reset Extended Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (81.7% positive) than Alpha Prime (60.3% positive).
- Alpha Prime is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Hard Reset Extended Edition (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Hard Reset Extended Edition is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Alpha Prime has no Deck rating yet.
Alpha Prime vs Hard Reset Extended Edition — FAQ
- Which is better, Alpha Prime or Hard Reset Extended Edition?
- On Steam reviews Hard Reset Extended Edition scores higher (81.7% positive) than Alpha Prime (60.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Hard Reset Extended Edition is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Alpha Prime or Hard Reset Extended Edition first?
- If you want chronology, Alpha Prime (2007) came out before Hard Reset Extended Edition (2012). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Alpha Prime and Hard Reset Extended Edition similar?
- They overlap on Action on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.